Avoiding Potential Health Risks With Safe Abortions
With the hostile political climate in America regarding abortions, between pro-life and pro-choice supporters, perhaps there is no better time to talk about safe abortions and what health effects they may have.
We believe a woman should be able to make autonomous decisions about her own body and reproductive functions. In many cases, abortions are medically necessary and even if it is not, a woman may consider abortion due to early/unwanted pregnancy, conception from rape, or an inability to support the child for whatever reason.
Today, we will attempt to raise awareness of safe abortions and some health complications that may arise from aborting a fetus. We will also draw a connection between safe abortions and how doctors dispensing medication in office can have an impact for the better.
Side Effects Faced Following an Abortion Procedure
The most common side effects seen after an abortion procedure are light to heavy vaginal bleeding, abdominal cramps (similar to period pain), and nausea accompanied by vomiting. Some women also experience sore breasts and uncharacteristic fatigue following the procedure.
Vaginal bleeding is fairly common and normal to a certain extent It can last for up to two to three weeks. In most cases, the blood may also have clots, so it’s nothing to worry about. In a surgical termination of your pregnancy, the bleeding will only occur once you get your period.
Do note that both medical and surgical abortions are considered safe. Generally, the following symptoms indicate that an infection has set in -
Excessive vaginal bleeding lasting more than 3 weeks
Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Fever
Severe pain in the pelvis area
How to Avoid Infection after an Abortion?
To avoid exposing your vagina to bacterial overgrowth, it is best to not have sexual intercourse for at least 3 weeks after the abortion. When you get your period, the doctor will also ask you to not use period products that need to be vaginally inserted. This includes tampons, menstrual cups, and discs. Try sanitary napkins and cloth pads instead.
More Complicated Health Risks
Abortion may also be linked to some other potential health risks.
Incomplete Abortion
In some cases, the remnants of the fetus may not be completely evacuated from the uterus. It can cause some rather serious complications in later stages.
Perforated Uterus
Scarring or perforation of the uterine lining is indicated by fever, intense abdominal pain, and abnormal bleeding.
Septic Shock
In rare cases, an abortion may result in a septic shock. You should be able to tell a septic shock from fever, frequent chills, abdominal and pelvic pain in addition to low blood pressure.
Why Physician Dispensing Can Take the Edge off Abortion?
Spain recently introduced a law criminalizing the harassment of women entering abortion clinics, but until the United States takes up their example, doctors dispensing medication in office can significantly reduce the harassment that many women face while accessing medical abortions. Planned parenthoods across that state have become hot spots for anti-abortion harassment, physician dispensing protects you from having to go through that. It creates a judgment-free atmosphere for you to access your medication.
If you are a doctor, physician dispensing is a positive step in ensuring a confidential and safe environment for your patients. This also makes sure that prescription drugs are not misused in any way. PD-RX pharmaceuticals provides medication dispensing systems for sped-up healing, better compliance, and improved patient communication. Call you (800) 299-7379 to know more about our pharmaceutical repackaging and point-of-care dispensing software.
**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.